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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,513.92, 46,249.68 and 18,407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,513.92, 46,249.68 and 18,407.94 is: 25,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,513.92 : 46,249.68 = 18,407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,513.92/46,249.68 = 18,407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,513.92x = 46,249.68 × 18,407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,513.92x = 851,361,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,361,334.46/33,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,403.22

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